Industry Standard

Fertcare Accreditation

Fertcare is Australia’s leading fertiliser industry accreditation program, promoting best practice in fertiliser handling, application, safety, and environmental stewardship. The program helps ensure farmers receive professional, high-quality service while supporting productive and sustainable farming outcomes.

Background

Fertcare is Australia’s national training and accreditation program for individuals and businesses involved in the fertiliser and soil ameliorant industry. The program supports everyone involved in the supply chain, from product handling and distribution through to fertiliser sales, advice, and application, by providing practical knowledge and industry-recognised training.

Designed to improve skills, knowledge, and professional standards across the industry, Fertcare promotes best practice in workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and the responsible use of fertilisers. The program helps ensure fertiliser products are handled and applied efficiently, safely, and sustainably, supporting both farm productivity and environmental outcomes.

By establishing consistent national standards, Fertcare gives Australian farmers confidence that they are receiving professional service and advice based on recognised industry best practice.

Fertspread Leadership

Fertspread was the first company in Australia to be awarded Fertcare Organisation accreditation, reflecting our deep commitment to these principles and our position as industry leaders in professional fertiliser services.

Fertcare Level A Program Areas

Fertiliser Handling & Transport

Promoting the safe handling, storage, and transportation of fertiliser products throughout the supply chain.

Product Knowledge

Providing an understanding of fertiliser products, soil nutrition, and best-practice nutrient management.

Safety & Environmental Stewardship

Supporting responsible fertiliser use through workplace safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.

Application & Spreading

Encouraging accurate fertiliser application through operator training, industry best practice, and spreader testing and certification programs.

Fertcare Level B

Fertcare Level B is designed for fertiliser sales and customer service personnel who regularly discuss fertiliser products and nutrient management with growers. The program provides participants with a strong understanding of fertiliser products, their appropriate use, and the environmental, safety, and stewardship principles that support responsible nutrient management. Fertcare Level B helps ensure customers receive informed, professional advice based on recognised industry best practice.

Accu-Spread Accreditation

The Accu-Spread program is an industry accreditation system that tests and verifies the spreading accuracy of fertiliser application equipment. Through spread pattern testing, each machine is calibrated to determine its optimum operating width, helping ensure fertiliser is applied evenly and efficiently across the paddock.

Accurate spreading improves fertiliser performance, reduces product wastage, and helps deliver more consistent agronomic results. It also supports responsible nutrient management by minimising over-application, under-application, and potential environmental impacts.

Benefits to Farmers

Understanding Fertcare and Accu-Spread accreditation can help farmers make informed decisions about their fertiliser application services. These programs are designed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and environmental responsibility across the fertiliser industry.

Better Value

Accurate fertiliser application helps ensure nutrients are distributed evenly across the paddock, maximising the effectiveness of every tonne applied. This reduces product wastage and helps improve the return on your fertiliser investment.

Quality Assurance

Fertcare and Accu-Spread accreditation demonstrate a commitment to recognised industry standards and best practice. This provides confidence that fertiliser is being handled, managed, and applied professionally.

Environmental Stewardship

Accurate application and responsible nutrient management help minimise the risk of over-application, nutrient loss, and off-target impacts. This supports both farm productivity and the protection of land and water resources.

Professional Service

Accredited operators and trained staff work to nationally recognised standards, providing farmers with confidence that fertiliser recommendations, handling, and application are carried out using industry best practice